Hugh Jackman receives skin cancer all-clear

Virgin Radio

6 Apr 2023, 12:52

Hugh Jackman has revealed to fans he has been give the all-clear from skin cancer, following two biopsies.

The Wolverine star posted a video to Instagram this week to share that his doctor has spotted something on the skin of his nose that “needed investigation”.

In the clip, he said: "I wanted you to hear it from me, just in case someone sees me on the street or whatever.”

Jackman went onto explain that his cancer was a result of things that had happened 25 years ago and was coming to the surface now and urged fans to “put some sunscreen on. You’ll still have an incredible time out there. All right. Please be safe”.

He added: “I’ve just had two biopsies done, I just went to my doctor, Dr Iron, who’s awesome, and she just saw little things. Could be or could not be basal cell in her opinion, she doesn’t know.”

The actor promised he would update followers as soon as he the results came back and has now posted an Instagram story saying: “My biopsies came back negative!”

He continued: “Thank you all for the love. I feel it! And to the media for helping me get this very important message out. Please remember to wear sunscreen with a high level of SPF (no matter the season). Love HJ”.

Jackman has been treated several times for a form of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma and first had the cells removed in 2013.

Basal cell carcinoma is also known as non-melanoma cancer, meaning it doesn’t usually spread to other parts of the body.

According to the NHS, it is one of highest rates of skin cancer in the world and two in three Australia will be diagnosed within their lifetime.